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Mocha_Mom<3
by mocha_mom 3rd November 2010, 9:26 pm
I just want to start out by saying HIIIII! I heart CurlyNikki.com! This website has saved my life! My transition to natural began shortly after my daughter was born (5/22/09). I had been heavily contemplating "going natural" waaay before then, but I hadn't the foggiest idea where to start. As my little princess grew, so did her beautiful head of hair and BAM! I was instantly inspired. I got my last relaxer July 4th of '09 and never looked back. The first few months were easy..shampoo-condition-blow dry-flat iron about every two weeks. Praise Mary, Joseph, and sweet little baby Jesus I stumbled upon CurlyNikki.com where I learned about the dangers of HEAT DAMAGE, my precious line of demarcation, and transition styles (wipes sweat off brow, whew!) Fast forward to July of 2010, I managed to successfully transition for a full YEAR ( 
) and I thought I could keep going..WROOOONG! I got just plain LAZY, was growing tired of buns, flat twist out, and quite frankly, hiding my hair. Our family vacation cruise to the bahamas was soon approaching (september) and I didn't know what I was going to do. There was NO way I was going to waste precious vacation time on my hair (i.e. styling the nite before, OH to the NO, sista girl was tryna get her bahama ON!) so, on August 4th, i big chopped. Best decision ever made.
Here I am a little over a month after I chopped.
I was able to wear a wash n go puff the whole time, and I LOVED IT!
The picture in my avi is of twists that I pinned back, that soon became my staple style once I came back from vacation (cause honey, it's cold here in Illinois!!)
So today, THIS very day, is the day before my 3 month post BC check up, so what a better way to celebrate than to start a journal! Here is my hair TODAY:
my latest discovery, DRY twist outs!! they show my length, and look just plain awesome! I'll alternate this style with my pinned twists for the winter.
I hope to keep you all updated with me, my hair, and whatever. But most importantly, to track my progress! I'm glad my natural hair is finally out of hiding!
) and I thought I could keep going..WROOOONG! I got just plain LAZY, was growing tired of buns, flat twist out, and quite frankly, hiding my hair. Our family vacation cruise to the bahamas was soon approaching (september) and I didn't know what I was going to do. There was NO way I was going to waste precious vacation time on my hair (i.e. styling the nite before, OH to the NO, sista girl was tryna get her bahama ON!) so, on August 4th, i big chopped. Best decision ever made.The picture in my avi is of twists that I pinned back, that soon became my staple style once I came back from vacation (cause honey, it's cold here in Illinois!!)
So today, THIS very day, is the day before my 3 month post BC check up, so what a better way to celebrate than to start a journal! Here is my hair TODAY:
I hope to keep you all updated with me, my hair, and whatever. But most importantly, to track my progress! I'm glad my natural hair is finally out of hiding!
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by sweetdrk1 3rd November 2010, 9:43 pm
Welcome to curl street! Your hair is beautiful and so is your family!
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by freckledmom4 3rd November 2010, 11:02 pm
Loved reading your story. Your little girl is precious. I can see why she is your hair idol.
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by krazy coils 3rd November 2010, 11:57 pm
Welcome to Curl Street, your hair is gorgeous!
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by KinkyNappyHappy 4th November 2010, 6:09 am
Hi M&M
I love reading your story. Your hair is beautiful as well as your family. I think you've picked a great hair idol; she's gorgeous!!
Welcome to CS!!
I love reading your story. Your hair is beautiful as well as your family. I think you've picked a great hair idol; she's gorgeous!!
Welcome to CS!!
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by LaToya28 4th November 2010, 12:07 pm
Welcome! I love your twistout...that accessory is too cute!
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by mocha_mom 4th November 2010, 10:11 pm
Thanks so much, FreckledMom4! As precious as she is, my daughter is a tiny terror! lol! But she's truly my inspiration for going natural, I hope to one day ber HER hair Idol.freckledmom4 wrote:Loved reading your story. Your little girl is precious. I can see why she is your hair idol.
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by mocha_mom 4th November 2010, 10:14 pm
Thanks Krazy Coils! The twists in your Avi are ridiculously good lookingkrazy coils wrote:Welcome to Curl Street, your hair is gorgeous!
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by mocha_mom 4th November 2010, 10:34 pm
Thank you so much!SheeTacular_Napps wrote:Welcome!!
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by mocha_mom 4th November 2010, 10:38 pm
Thank you THANK you! Lord knows I'm trying when it comes to styling my hair! My accessory is from TARGET. It was apart of a headband, but sadly, I have a big head and broke it. Kept the flower, stuck a bobby pin through it, INSTANT fix.LaToya28 wrote:Welcome! I love your twistout...that accessory is too cute!
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by mocha_mom 4th November 2010, 10:40 pm
Thank youLynnieluve wrote:Welcome to Curl Street
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by mocha_mom 4th November 2010, 10:42 pm
Hi KeAnia! and Thank you!!KeAnia wrote:Hi and Welcome to Curl Street.
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by TheRYL1 6th November 2010, 9:50 pm
Hi MochaMom!
Lovely family and, of course, hair!
Welcome to Curl Street!
Lovely family and, of course, hair!
Welcome to Curl Street!
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..WASH DAY..
by mocha_mom 7th November 2010, 9:31 pm
Today is wash day, as I'm sure it is for many of you. Here was my hair today.. a week old dry twist out, pushed back and jazzed up with a headband:
Ready to wash!
Here are my All Star products:
I first Shampoo w/ My Nature's Gate Herbal poo:
I then Condition(w/Nature's Gate Pomegranate Sunflower condish), Section, and Detangle, braid. Rinse out. Deep condition (w/ GVP conditioning balm) leave in for 30 mins (w/ heat)
After the deep conditioner is rinsed out, I then apply HE HH as my leave in, seal with Hairveda's Cocasta Shikakai, then air dry. Once dry, I take down the braids, and then twist.
I'll post pics tomorrow of my finished style!
OH. almost forgot. Here's a pic of my princess' hair today. PONY PUFF!
Ready to wash!
Here are my All Star products:
I first Shampoo w/ My Nature's Gate Herbal poo:
I then Condition(w/Nature's Gate Pomegranate Sunflower condish), Section, and Detangle, braid. Rinse out. Deep condition (w/ GVP conditioning balm) leave in for 30 mins (w/ heat)
After the deep conditioner is rinsed out, I then apply HE HH as my leave in, seal with Hairveda's Cocasta Shikakai, then air dry. Once dry, I take down the braids, and then twist.
I'll post pics tomorrow of my finished style!
OH. almost forgot. Here's a pic of my princess' hair today. PONY PUFF!
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by jlowman1 7th November 2010, 10:37 pm
Welcome to Curl street, I'm a tad bit late!
Your daughter is adorable and your hair looks great. It looks very healthy and I love that you have a very simple hair care routine. My hair seems to thrive when I keep things as simple as possible...
Your daughter is adorable and your hair looks great. It looks very healthy and I love that you have a very simple hair care routine. My hair seems to thrive when I keep things as simple as possible...
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..STYLE RESULTS..
by mocha_mom 8th November 2010, 8:59 pm
I said I would post pics of the finished style from last night's wash session. I had planned to put my hair in twists for a twist out after my hair dried in the braids...yeeea, about that. Laziness strikes again! Left the braids in overnite..and voila!
my FIRST braidout <3
eehh..when I went to work this morning, I was only kinda sorta feelin it. But then when I came home, I fluffed it out a bit more, and I like it! I still have my heart set on a twist out, but I think I'll rock the braid out for one more day. So yea, QUESTION?? How do I preserve my style?? do I have to re-braid the whole thing again?? (shudders).
my FIRST braidout <3
eehh..when I went to work this morning, I was only kinda sorta feelin it. But then when I came home, I fluffed it out a bit more, and I like it! I still have my heart set on a twist out, but I think I'll rock the braid out for one more day. So yea, QUESTION?? How do I preserve my style?? do I have to re-braid the whole thing again?? (shudders).
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by mocha_mom 8th November 2010, 9:05 pm
Better late than not at all, lol! Thanks hun! Don't let my "simple" fool you..It took me a whole HEAP of time and money to find a routine and products that work the best for my hair. But I do have to agree "simple as possible" is the way to go!jlowman1 wrote:Welcome to Curl street, I'm a tad bit late!
Your daughter is adorable and your hair looks great. It looks very healthy and I love that you have a very simple hair care routine. My hair seems to thrive when I keep things as simple as possible...
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by freckledmom4 8th November 2010, 11:17 pm
I really like the braid out. You have so much definition. Baby girl's pony puff is adorable.
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by sweetdrk1 9th November 2010, 12:11 am
You are doing a great job with your hair and that little one is beautiful!
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Re: Mocha_Mom<3
by Thinice 10th November 2010, 10:12 pm
U hv a beautiful family. I like your twist out and braid out.
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